Enterprise Development Specialist

Banyan Global, an international development consulting firm based in Washington DC, is seeking applications from qualified Egyptian candidates for an anticipated project building on USAID’s investments in assisting Egypt’s small farmers to export horticulture produce that meet international standards. The project will improve Egypt’s food security through improved income for farmers and increase access to healthy and nutritious food for Egyptians. This activity will create additional linkages to provide high quality produce to local grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, and food processors in Egypt.

Responsibilities include:

• Building the capacity of Egyptian business service advisory (BDS) firms in financial analysis, business planning, and general financial assistance to SMEs and agribusinesses.
• Supporting the development of SME business plans, cash/flow statements and other financial documents to secure short- and long-term financing.
• Developing and delivering financial management and business advisory training to agri-businesses and SMEs.
• Designing and implementing technical interventions to catalyze financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and agri-businesses in Egypt.
• Assisting in the organization of Business to Business (B2) meetings across the region to identify, screen and train agri-businesses and SMEs seeking debt and equity financing.
• Providing thought leadership on innovative mechanisms to increase access to finance for SMEs, women-owned businesses and exporters.